Minnesota Vikings

Big moves, bigger questions in Minnesota sports: H and H Podcast

Henry Lake and Ahmad Hicks break down a busy day in Minnesota sports, including the Minnesota Twins announcement of their new limited partners, the Minnesota Wild being the hottest team in hockey, the Minnesota Vikings riding their first two-game winning streak of the season, and the latest with the Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team.

December 17, 2025 2:21pm CST

Victory Monday for Vikings, Kevin O'Connell [FULL]

The Minnesota Vikings are on a two-game win streak after beating the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 on Sunday Night Football. They're 6-8 with three games left. Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters on Monday and confirmed Jonathan Greenard will miss the rest of the season to have surgery on his left shoulder.

December 15, 2025 3:08pm CST

Vikings locker room reacts after 34-26 win over Cowboys [FULL]

Vikings' players Josh Metellus, Aaron Jones, Jonathan Allen, Byron Murphy Jr., T.J. Hockenson, Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor react from the locker room after beating the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 on Sunday Night Football. The Vikings have won two straight, their first win streak of the season, and improve to 6-8.

December 14, 2025 11:59pm CST

J.J. McCarthy leads Vikings to 34-26 win over Cowboys [FULL]

J.J. McCarthy spoke with reporters after throwing for a career-high 250 yards and getting three total touchdowns in a 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The Vikings are 6-8, and McCarthy is now 4-4 as the starting quarterback.

December 14, 2025 11:47pm CST

Kevin O'Connell reacts after Vikings beat Cowboys, 34-26 [FULL]

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after a 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football to improve to 6-8 on the season. It's Minnesota's first two-game win streak of the season.

December 14, 2025 11:40pm CST

Vikings preview, Chanukah celebrations start Sunday, potential teachers strike & more: Dec. 12, 2025

On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” FOX 9 sports reporter Pierre Noujaim joins Adam Llorens at the table to preview Sunday night’s Vikings-Cowboys game. Plus, highlights of Gov. Tim Walz’s press conference earlier today introducing Tim O’Malley as the state’s first Head of Program Integrity. Plus, could Anoka-Hennepin School District teachers soon go on strike? The union head joins the show to discuss the subject. And Evana Hershkowitz of Cecil’s Deli in St. Paul drops by to look ahead to Chanukah which begins this Sunday evening. And finally, FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed previews this weekend’s frigid weather!

December 12, 2025 5:12pm CST

Enough Said: J.J. McCarthy's momentum, concerns for the Timberwolves and a legendary Lightning Round

Enough Said hosts discuss whether Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy can keep the newfound momentum going into Sunday, concerns ahead for the Timberwolves' season and a have a Lightning Round like no other before.

December 12, 2025 3:24pm CST

Kevin O’Connell jokes about Philip Rivers coming out of retirement

Philip Rivers came out of retirement a 44 years old on Tuesday, and Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was about to text him a happy birthday when he saw Rivers was signing with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.

December 10, 2025 5:03pm CST

Kevin O’Connell has jokes for Philip Rivers coming out of retirement

Philip Rivers came out of retirement a 44 years old on Tuesday, and Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was about to text him a happy birthday when he saw Rivers was signing with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.

December 10, 2025 1:33pm CST

1st and North: Week 15

Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look back at week 14 and provide a preview for the NFL's NFC North in week 15 in this week’s episode of 1st and North.

December 9, 2025 6:03pm CST

Winter storm warning, White Christmas on stage, how to stay safe on winter roads & more: Dec. 9, 2025

On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” Ian Leonard provides updates to the winter storm hitting across the state today. And in the spirit of winter weather, Adam Llorens is joined by a AAA Minnesota representative about winter weather driving tips, and the cast of Chanhassen Dinner Theatre’s “White Christmas” comes in studio! Plus, a profile of TubaChristmas, and Pierre Noujaim with the latest on the Timberwolves and Vikings.

December 9, 2025 5:02pm CST

Gophers head to Rate Bowl, Timberwolves winning streak, $12B fed. aid for farmers & more: Dec. 8, 2025

Today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift” features FOX 9’s Jim Rich chatting with Adam Llorens about the Vikings’ shutout win over the Commanders yesterday and Commissioner Thom Petersen of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to discuss the White House’s announcement of a $12 billion bailout for American farmers. Plus, a profile of the James J. Hill House in St. Paul, a preview of the Gophers football team in the Rate Bowl, and FOX 9’s Pierre Noujaim joins us from Target Center to preview tonight’s Suns-Timberwolves game!

December 8, 2025 5:00pm CST

Vikings end skid with dominant shutout of Commanders

The Vikings snapped their four game losing streak with a convincing shutout win over the Commanders as both the offense and defense delivered their strongest performance of the season. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy finished 16 of 23 for 163 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions while Justin Jefferson was held to two catches for 11 yards on four targets. The defense set the tone all afternoon and veteran safety Harrison Smith came away with his first interception of the season. Despite sitting at long playoff odds of 250 to 1 the Vikings now look to build on the momentum as they prepare for Sunday night’s matchup against the Cowboys. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich talks about the win and what the season could look like going forward.

December 8, 2025 3:38pm CST